Seriously, it's not about the way they look. You have to wear them and use them to really understand. Hiking on soft ground they are unbelievable at how well you can control your feet. You can literally dig in with your toes and stabilize your balance. They also have a fairly decent non slip grip.

As far as runners go, there is a movement of runners that have benefitted from barefoot running simply because it helps you to run with a more natural stride, eliminating heal sttrike and subsequent problems. These offer you the benefits of barefoot running with a level of protection.

Seriously, it's not about the way they look. You have to wear them and use them to really understand. Hiking on soft ground they are unbelievable at how well you can control your feet. You can literally dig in with your toes and stabilize your balance. They also have a fairly decent non slip grip.

As far as runners go, there is a movement of runners that have benefitted from barefoot running simply because it helps you to run with a more natural stride, eliminating heal sttrike and subsequent problems. These offer you the benefits of barefoot running with a level of protection.

Fair enough about the vibrams. I am well aware of the barefoot running movement. I used to read about it in my runner's magazines back in 2003 when I ran a lot. People would run trails (I was mainly into trail running, not road running) barefoot on a regular basis and these people had smooth and soft feet. You'd think they'd have gross, callused feet, but nope. It's a strange movement. I don't think it's for everyone though, as some people have high arches or flat feet and need some kind of support. Or am I off base on that?

Sounds pretty cool! Thinking about kicking the tires on these shoes. Are they mainly just for runners, or would a fat such as myself benefit from them as well? I mean, I never run, even if I'mbeing chased. But, I do take the occasional manly stroll through the neighborhood, and do a little hiking in the mountains. And what about ever day wearing, around town and stuff? I am intrigured.

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A man works hard all week, so he doesn't have to wear pants all weekend.

Not at all. I'ts like being in bare feet but with an extra layer of protection. It's literally a glove for your feet. The fact that you can use your toes is really the point. If you like to go barefoot, you will like the 5 fingers.

I get the fact that moccasins are "non supportive" but there are plenty of shoes out that do that.

Sounds pretty cool! Thinking about kicking the tires on these shoes. Are they mainly just for runners, or would a fat such as myself benefit from them as well? I mean, I never run, even if I'mbeing chased. But, I do take the occasional manly stroll through the neighborhood, and do a little hiking in the mountains. And what about ever day wearing, around town and stuff? I am intrigured.

If you get a pair put a Pic up of you in your vibrams AND your utilikilt that would wow em all Barry

Sounds pretty cool! Thinking about kicking the tires on these shoes. Are they mainly just for runners, or would a fat such as myself benefit from them as well? I mean, I never run, even if I'mbeing chased. But, I do take the occasional manly stroll through the neighborhood, and do a little hiking in the mountains. And what about ever day wearing, around town and stuff? I am intrigured.

If you like going barefoot you will like the Vibram 5 fingers. Pantless and shoeless?? WIN WIN!!!